Intent to convocate

Upon submission of this form, the iSchool Student Services department will review the student's program and transcripts, and submit a degree recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Students will receive an email from Student Services, Faculty of Information once the degree recommendation has been sent. (This can take several weeks after the form closes.)SGS completes a program check, they will FINCA your account record. Tuition fees for the upcoming session will be reversed, and service charges will not be applied. This process too takes several weeks.
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Part-time students:

For students who have been registered as part-time at any time during their iSchool studies, abalance-of-degree fee may be required. This fee is not charged to the student's account until after their degree recommendation has been processed.

Name/gender changes

The name on the student's diploma will appear as it is recorded in the Student Web Service (ROSI).

Students should review this information in ROSI, and if a change in name, including the addition of a middle name, or gender change is required, get in contact with SGS Student Services at graduate [dot] informationutoronto [dot] ca.

Appropriate documents, such as a Birth Certificate, or Marriage Certificate, will be required.

Name changes must be sent to SGS in February for the June convocation, and in September for the November convocation.

Confirmation of Degree letter

SGS prepares degree confirmation letters for both Master's and PhD students who require them.

Students must have:

Completed all requirements for their program

Had all grades submitted by their professors to the iSchool's Student Services department

Submitted an Intent to Convocate form

To request a letter, fill out an SGSRequest for Confirmation of DegreeForm, and fax it to SGS at 416-978-0992. There is a $7.00 fee per letter for Master's students. PhD students receive one free letter.

SGS will do a programs and fees check, so all outstanding bills should be paid.

Once the iSchool Student Services department submits the student's degree recommendation, the student will be contacted via University of Toronto email.

Please allow five business days for SGS to process the letter. If the letter is needed urgently, contact convocation [dot] ischoolutoronto [dot] ca with an explanation.

Wrapping up at the iSchool

Download the Information for Graduating Students leaflet for resources and services to support you in your transition from graduate school to professional life.

Email: After graduation, your student e-mail address is automatically changed to your.name[at]alum.utoronto.ca Find out more about alumni email

Wireless network: U of T does not offer access to its wireless network to alumni.

Building and lab access: After graduation, if you still require building and lab access please contact Facilities Coordinator, glen.menzies[at]utoronto.ca